On Fri, 2004-02-20 at 12:26, Brittany wrote: > Do you mean /pub/fedora/linux/core/updates/1/i386 ? I notice that theirs > a SRPMS file on it which is the size is 8 The one you will want is without the SRPM for now, these contain source code as apposed to binaries. Later on you can start investigating them a bit more, but for now it is safe to ignore. > when you say home folder you mean /home/ and not the /home/ > (yourusername) ? When some one says "your home directory" they do mean /home/<username> as apposed to /home/ Doug > Brittany > > On Fri, 2004-02-20 at 10:43 +0000, PFJ wrote: > > Hi Brittany, > > > > > I don't know how to unistall the test version. I would like to give the > > > test version a shot, and i would like to challenge my self since the > > > reason why i install linux is for education and to teach my self more > > > about computers and OS. > > > > The problem is the test version (as I've said) can be unstable and as > > you're new in, it is just as well to get used to the new system before > > plunging yourself headfirst into the deep end. > > > > You need updates->i386->rpms > > > > Download the rpms you need to your home directory. > > > > Start a terminal window (redhat->system tools->terminal) > > Type in > > > > su > > (enter the root password) > > rpm -Uhv *.rpm (assuming you've only downloaded the two rpms) > > > > That should install the two rpms. It may fail, in which case, you need > > to get hold of the RPMs to satisfy the dependancies > > > > TTFN > > > > Paul > > -- > > "Logic, my dear Zoe, is merely the ability to be wrong, but with > > authority" - Dr Who. >
